Artificial bait



Apr. 3, 1923. 1,41-5,777

W. Q. HUMMELL ARTIFICIAL BAIT Filed Sept. 7, 1921 Patented Apr. 3, 1923;

TED STATES intern WILLIAM Q. HUMMELL, OF NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO.

ARTIFICIAL BAIT.

Application filed September 7, 1921. Serial No. 499,102.

T 0 all whom it may concern Be it known that I, \"ViLLiAii-i Q. HuM- MELL, a citizen of the United States, residing at New Philadelphia, in the county of Tuscarawas and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Artificial Bait, of which the following is a specification. v

My invention relates to artificial bait for catching fish, which artificial bait is used in casting or trolling.

An important object of the invention is to provide an art'ficial bait, which when drawn through the water, will closely simulate a frightened minnow with its gills distended.

A further object of the invention is to provide an artificial bait with means for representing the laterally distended gills of the minnow, which means cooperate with the spinner, for creating the maximum amount of agitation, which will cause the flexible strip or pork rind, to wiggle in a manner simulating the movements of the minnow.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character, which is simple in construction, strong and durable.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Fig. 1 is a plan view of an artificial bait embodying my invention,

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same,

Fig. 3 is a similar view, with parts in longitudinal section,

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the body portion of the bait, and,

Fig. 5 is a transverse section taken on line 5 5 of Fig. 2.

In the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 10 designates the body portion of the bait, which converges downwardly, assuming the general shape of the hull of a boat. This body portion is formed integral with a forwardly extending head 11, which is conical. This head extends above and below the body portion 10 and decreases in diameter forwardly. The head portion 11 is provided at its rear end with a longitudinal rib or keel 12, which may be painted red, if desired.

The numeral 13 designates a conical cap, preferably formed of a highly polished metal. such as nickel or the like, 01' a nickel plated metal. This conical cap increases in diameter rearwardly and snugly receives the conical head 11, and is secured thereon by a transverse pin or rivet 14. The rear laterally diverging portions 15 of the conical cap pro ect beyond the conical head, for a substantial distance, and the inner edges 16 of these flanges are preferably painted red, so that they simulate the distended gills of a frightened minnow. The substantial lateral PIOJQCtlOIl of the flanges or portions 15 of the cap 13 is an important feature of the invention.

The head portion 11 is provided with a longitudinally screw threaded opening 16, receiving a rod 17. This rod is provided with an eye 18 for connection with the line. The numeral 19 designates the rotatable spinner, having spiral blades, which are ri idly mounted upon a hub, rotatable upoh the rod 17.

The numeral 21 designates a fish hook, preferably arranged in a vertical plane. The hook has the forward end of its shank arranged in a groove 22 and is provided with an eye 23 fitting within recess 24L A plate. 25 is arranged upon the upper flat face 26 of the body portion 10. and holds the shank of the hook within the groove 22. This plate is held to the body portion 10 by means of a screw 27, engaging in a screw threaded opening 28, Fig. 5.

An attaching element or pin 29 also passes through the plate 25 and body portion 10 and serves for connection with a flexible strip 30, of any suitable material, such as pork rind. This flexible strip is passed upon the hook 21, as shown, and projects rearwardly beyond the same, providing a free flexible rear portion.

In the use of the bait, the same is drawn through the water, in the usual manner. The laterally projecting flanges or portions 15 receive the agitated water from the spinner 19, and. tend to deflect the same laterally to further increase the agitation. This causes the flexible strip 30 to wiggle rapidly. The construction of the bait is such that the book 21 retains the substantially upright position vious that the several parts of the bait are held together in a very secure manner, whereby the bait is strong and durable.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown and described, is to be taken as a preferred example of the same, and that various changes in the shape, size. and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of my invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention. I claim:

1. An artificial bait comprising a boatshaped body portion provided with a forwardly projecting conical head decreasing in diameter forwardly, said head projecting laterally beyond the body portion, a conical cap held upon the conical head increasing in diameter rearwardly having oppositely arranged vertical flanges extending laterally beyond the rear end of the conical head for substantial distances. said vertical flanges being spaced from the body portion forming water passages between them and said body portion, said flanges being adaptedto simulate the distended gills of a frightened minnow, an attaching element connected with the conical head, a spinner mounted upon the attaching element in advance of the conical head, and a hook connected with the body portion in the rear of the conical head.

2. An artificial bait comprising a. boatshaped body portion having a forwardly tapering head secured thereto, said head projecting laterally beyond the body portion, a conical cap mounted upon the conical head provided at its rear end with vertical flanges projecting laterally beyond the rear end of the head for substantial distances, said vertical body portion forming passages between the flanges and said body portion, said flanges being adapted to simulate the distended gills of a frightened minnow, a rod secured to the tapered head and having an attaching element, a spinner mounted upon the rod in advance of the head, a hook mounted upon the body portion in the rear of the head, and a flexible strip mounted upon the hook and extending rearwardly beyond the same.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

WILLIAM Q. HUMMELL. 

